Home maintenance advice and Lidl's new cookware launch

Architect David de Diego of Arquesta recommends using September to conduct home maintenance and assessments to avoid significant issues during the winter. He suggests evaluating layers such as thermal comfort, lighting, distribution, and maintenance before making decorative changes or new purchases.

In consumer news, Lidl is launching a Silvercrest collection of enameled cast iron cookware, positioned as a low-cost alternative to premium brands like Le Creuset. The collection, which includes pots and pans suitable for induction and oven use up to 260 degrees, is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom on September 13. Prices for the collection start as low as £6.99, with a three-piece set priced at £49.99 (or £44.99 with Lidl Plus).